Our people

Oliver joined Knight Harwood in 2007 and progressed through the business before joining the board of directors in 2017. He has a wealth of experience across all sectors of the market and is focused in equal measure on both the commercial and operational delivery aspects of projects. In 2024, Oliver was appointed Managing Director. His priorities include focusing on Knight Harwood's clients and staff, ensuring that projects are consistently delivered to the highest quality standards, and furthering the continued professional development of our staff. Additionally, he is dedicated to enhancing the business's brand and reputation. Oliver started his career at Taylor Woodrow Construction after graduating from Reading University with a BSc Degree in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying. During this period, he was involved in number of large-scale building and civil engineering projects.    

Martin is a Commercial Director with over 20 years of experience in the UK construction industry. He began his career in civil engineering with BAM Nuttall and later joined Knight Harwood in 2012. Since then, Martin has overseen some of our most complex projects, including King’s College School Wimbledon, BAFTA Headquarters, AELTC Media Development, 100 George Street and The Royal Academy of Arts Schools. His passion for fostering long-term relationships and delivering value has been instrumental in driving successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio, leading commerical teams on a wide range of projects spanning residential, commercial, leisure, education, and civil engineering sectors. Martin holds an MSc in Quantity Surveying from Kingston University and is known for his driven, hands-on approach and his dedication to nurturing high-performing teams. 

Tim was one of Knight Harwood’s early founding directors, responsible for the construction delivery of all projects. In the years that have followed, he has spearheaded the company’s focus on certainty of delivery, quality and health and safety. When Tim joined the construction industry, his initial focus was on civil engineering projects with major contractors such as Kier. This created the platform for one of his main strengths: constructing new buildings and the structural remodelling of existing buildings, which often entail a significant element of demolition and temporary works. Tim went on to spend twelve years at ISG, where he worked closely alongside John Knight and Ian Harwood and was responsible for delivering a wide variety of projects across many sectors, including retail, office, residential and hospitality.

Danny has a wealth of experience across all sectors of the market, with a clear focus on delivering the best value for our clients in terms of both commercial and operational delivery. He is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters within the business, including overseeing all projects from inception through to delivery and closeout. Along with all of the Knight Harwood board of directors, Danny aspires for Knight Harwood to be the best contractor in London. He takes great pride in delivering excellent projects for our clients whilst also enhancing the business’s brand and reputation. Danny takes an active role in the continued professional development of all our commercial staff and enforces the ethos of collaboration and client focus with a can-do approach. Before joining Knight Harwood, Danny developed his career at BAM Construction after graduating from Loughborough University with a BSc Degree in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying.

Charlie joined Knight Harwood in 2022 and, two years later, was appointed to the board as Finance Director. In this role, Charlie oversees all aspects of finance and treasury, guiding the company’s financial strategy. Additionally, Charlie manages the HR and IT departments, ensuring seamless operations across these critical areas. Passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exceeding expectations, Charlie is dedicated to helping Knight Harwood achieve its goals through high-quality, concise, and efficient financial reporting. Before joining Knight Harwood, Charlie began his career at McLaren Construction, where he earned his Chartered Accountancy in 2017. Over 12 years at McLaren, he advanced through the ranks, ultimately leading the finance team as Financial Controller in his final years there.

Dan joined Knight Harwood in 2013, as a construction manager, and during this time has led some of our most challenging projects.  Through his background in project management Dan has developed a clear understanding of the businesses approach to project delivery and he oversees schemes from early feasibility through to project completion.  In February 2025, Dan was appointed to the board as a Director, a testament to his leadership and dedication to the company’s ongoing success.

Dan enjoys being engaged early in a project, often offering strategic input in close collaboration with clients and designers to unlock challenging site constraints. He is committed to maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain, working collaboratively to exceed expectations and deliver lasting value.

Pete started his career in construction in 2006 after graduating with a BEng in Civil Engineering.  During a four-year graduate training scheme with Kier, Pete undertook a 12-month placement with Ramboll as a Structural Engineer, alongside studying for an MSc in Civil Engineering. In 2011, Pete achieved Chartered Engineer status and is now an active member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. Pete joined Knight Harwood in 2014 and has led teams through pre-construction, design development and project delivery in a diverse range of sectors with varied building techniques, including substantial ground works, structural remodelling, new build structures and complex, high specification fit out with challenging logistics.

John began his career serving a joinery apprenticeship before going onto graduate with a BSc (Hons) degree in Construction Management. He spent twenty years at Bovis Construction Ltd and ISG in the field of project management and rose to the position of managing director. During his career, John has been fortunate enough to spend stints overseas including Osaka, Japan and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This has helped to form his rounded understanding of different cultures and ways of working. John founded Knight Harwood in 2005 with Ian Harwood. In his role as a Non-Executive John assists the board with strategic operational decisions and remains committed to enhancing the Knight Harwood brand, whilst supporting staff and the board on providing a first-class service to our clients.

Whilst studying for a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, Ian started his career at Bovis Construction Ltd, where he remained for ten years. Ian went onto join ISG’s £150M refurbishment division where he moved from financial to project management, eventually becoming the managing director of this successful and dynamic part of the business. In 2005, Ian founded Knight Harwood alongside his colleague of 20 years, John Knight.

In July 2025 Ian moved into a Non-Executive role, where he supports the board and wider business on strategic matters.